… as state imposes curfew
GIFT ROBERT
Police Imo have arrested some suspected criminals behind the crisis in the state.
This was disclosed by the state police authorities while confirming the latest development on the unrest that greeted the state a few days ago.
Speaking with our correspondent, state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Orlando Ogbosi, said police had moved into action to restore peace and have also arrested those behind the incident immediately.
The crisis, which started as a clash between some security agencies in Imo and a group identified as security volunteers, led to the burning of a popular timber market known as Ogbosisi.
Meanwhile, Governor Hope Uzodinma, has announced a dusk to dawn curfew in affected area of the state as a measure to calm the situation.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Oguike Nwachukwu, the governor said that the curfew would further examine breakdown of laws in the area.
Uzodinma also ordered security agencies to fish out and immediately arrest those behind the incident and let them be brought to book .
It stated, “This afternoon, I received very disturbing news about a clash between security agencies and some militants who unleashed shooting in Orlu LGA.
“I am totally sad over this incident which nearly painted a picture of near breakdown of law in the state and I am condemning this act of hooliganism and those behind this will regret their actions.
“As an interim measure to check the crises, I have directed a dusk to dawn curfew in 10 LGAs in Orlu zone between 6pm and 6am daily till further notice.”
The affected LGAs are Orlu, Orsu, Oru East, Oru West, Ideato North and Ideato South.
Others are Njaba, Isu, Nwangele and Nkwere Local Government.